Marilyn J. Boje

On July 14, 2026, at the age of 89, Marilyn Boje of Cheektowaga, NY, peacefully entered into rest. A devoted wife for 63 years to the late Clarence R. Boje, she leaves behind a family who cherished her deeply.

Marilyn was the beloved mother to her four daughters, Kathleen (Roger Karlinski), Noreen Boje-Buchanan, Nancy (Robert) Dann, and Cindy (Brian) White. Her love extended to her grandchildren, Chelsea (Lukas) Merritt, Jocelyn (Julia Baker) Podyma, Eric (Katherine) and Evan (Katie Manchester) Dann, Holly (Nicklas) Ferguson, and Jonathan White, and further to her great-grandchildren, Theodore, Harlowe, and Archer Merritt. She is also survived by her sister Ann (Robert) Rook, alongside numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn positively impacted the lives of girls for seven decades. She started her scout life as a bluebird in Camp Fire Girls of America. As a Girl Scout troop leader starting at 17 years old, she led many troops across all the age levels. She guided numerous girls in the Pine Hill Service unit earning the Gold Award, the highest award a girl can achieve. Not only was she a member of the Board of Directors for Buffalo & Erie county Girls Scouts, she served meritoriously on the Council committees of Training, Awards & Recognition, Spring Fling and Great Escape. As a lifetime member of Girl Scouts, Marilyn was awarded the Thanks Badge I and also the Thanks Badge II. These awards, reserved for adults, represent commitment, leadership, and service which has exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission of the Girl Scout movement.

Marilyn was recognized as an outstanding volunteer with Meals on Wheels in Cheektowaga and cheerfully delivered meals and friendship to Seniors for 25 years.

She enjoyed her weekly membership in the Sunshine Girls, where she participated in creating and teaching craft projects to fellow members.

Marilyn retired from Sisters of Charity Hospital Credit Union after a long career of 20 years as the Operations Manager.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Marilyn's life on Friday from 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Depew. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Queen of Martyrs RC Church, Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church.

Another celebration of her remarkable life will be announced at a later date.